Cyclopedia of Young Adult Authors offers young adult readers a way to appreciate the lives and works of a group of fiction writers who target young adults as their audience. From the basic appreciation of two hundred and fifty authors? lives and works, the editors have constructed a multifaceted reference book for young adults to use in the library. The addition of informative sidebars provides explanations of concepts, terms, awards, professions, places, and other topics readers encounter in the author essays. Adding photos, graphics, and other illustration in a colorful page design creates an interactive book that lends itself to class assignments, reference, or browsing.